AUBURN — Following are some new acquisitions at Auburn Public Library for April.

Adult fiction

“Dressmaker,” Kate Alcott. In the centennial year of the sinking of the Titanic, Alcott delivers a historical novel of a young woman who survives the disaster only to become involved in the subsequent media frenzy. Hired as a maid by designer Lady Duff Gordon, Tess is there to witness Lady Gordon’s questionable actions during the disaster.

“Fear Index,” Robert Harris. Geneva-based and ultra-rich Dr. Alex Hoffman has developed a form of artificial intelligence that can predict movements in world financial markets. But one morning an evil intruder breaches the elaborate security of his lakeside villa and so begins an attempt to destroy all that Hoffman has created.

“11th Hour,” James Patterson. Lindsay Boxer, pregnant at last, is called in on two high profile crimes. Millionaire Chaz Smith has been gunned down with a gun from the police department’s evidence locker. The second crime involves two severed heads found displayed in the formal garden of a famous actor.

“Timebomb: a Thriller,” Gerald Seymour. In 1992 a KGB operative who was fired from a nuclear facility buried a nuclear suitcase – or dirty bomb. After 16 years he finds a buyer for the bomb. British intelligence gets wind of the sale and assigns an undercover agent to befriend the buyer. But as the agent begins to display evidence of Stockholm Syndrome, the operation is in jeopardy.

“Restless in the Grave,” Dana Stabenow. Stabenow for the first time teams up two of her most popular characters Aleut private investigator Kate Shugak and Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell. Alaskan aviation entrepreneur Finn Grant died in a fiery crash from a sabotaged engine leaving a long list of possible suspects. Liam asks for help to solve the case and Kate is sent in undercover as a waitress at the local watering hole to get the low-down on Grant’s activities.

Adult nonfiction

“Honor in the Dust,” Gregg Jones. Theodore Roosevelt’s adventurous life merges with turn-of-the-century American history to highlight this time period. From the war in the Philippines to the Spanish American war, the book tells the story of Americas’ entrance into the arena of international affairs.

“Tough without a Gun,” Stefan Kanfer. Humphrey Bogart is an American film icon and the book examines his life in detail. From his many roles on Broadway to his characters on the silver screen, Kanfer shines the spotlight on this American character.

“American Way of Eating,” Tracie Mcmillan. Tracie Mcmillan’s question, “What if you can’t afford $$9 tomatoes?” started her down a path to find and answer. That search led her from California farms to New York restaurants and the Wal-Mart produce section in between.

“On an Irish Island,” Robert Kanigel. For those seeking a simpler way of life, Great Blasket Island off the coast of Ireland was the place to go. Artists and scholars from around the world went to enjoy this vanishing way of life. This is the story of those who lives were changed by their time there.

“Science of Yoga,” William J. Broad. This is a study of yoga in which the mysticism and hoaxes are revealed, and the scientific and medical benefits are explained. With a history from ancient antiquity to modern times the author explores the aspects of the practice of yoga.

Young adult

“The Girl of Fire and Thorns,” Rae Carson. Many dream of being a “chosen one” without considering the costs. Elisa is the chosen one, and the younger of two princesses. Savage enemies, seething with dark magic, are hunting her. Elisa could be everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the power deep within herself.

“A Long Long Sleep,” Anna Sheehan. A contemporary twist on “Sleeping Beauty,” Rosalinda Fitzroy has been asleep for 62 years when she is woken by a kiss. In a chemically induced slumber of a stasis tube in a forgotten subbasement, 16-year-old Rose slept straight through the Dark Times that killed millions and utterly changed the world she knew. Upon awakening, she is thrust alone into a future in which she is viewed as either a freak or a threat.

“Dark Goddess,” Sarwat Chadda. Upon the death of her best friend, Kay, Billi SanGreal is hurled into action as the Templars begin investigating werewolf activity. These werewolves are beyond what Billi has ever encountered before. These ancient warrior women of Eastern Europe were allegedly wiped out centuries ago. They are on the hunt for an oracle powerful enough to start the Fimbulwinter that will wipe out humankind forever.

“Huntress,” Malindo Lo. Nature is out of balance. The sun hasn’t shone in years, and crops are failing and people’s survival hangs in the balance. To solve the crisis, the oracle stones are cast, and Kaede and Taisin, two 17-year-old girls, are picked to go forward on a dangerous journey to Tanlili, the city of the Fairy Queen. As the two of them confront trial, they come to rely on one another. But the Kingdom only needs one Huntress to save it, and what it takes could tear Kaede and Taisin apart forever.

“The Girl in the Steel Corset,” Kady Cross. Finley Jayne is a 16-year-old girl living in 1897 England. When a young lord tries to take advantage of her, she fights back, but no normal Victorian girl has a darker side that makes her capable of knocking out a full-grown man with one punch. The orphaned duke takes her in, against the wishes of his band of misfits, all with their own special abilities. Griffin’s group is investigating a criminal called The Machinist, a mastermind behind recent crimes committed by automatons. A steampunk chronicle.

Children’s books

“Wonderstruck,” Brian Selznick. The book combines imagination and storytelling and chronicles two alternating stories of Ben and Rose, each connected to the American Museum of Natural History but 50 years apart. Eventually their lives collide in a twist ending. The book is written for children in grades four to six, but will appeal to readers of all ages.

“Just Behave Pablo Picasso,” Jonah Winter. The picture book biography of Pablo Picasso will strike a chord with anyone who has ever been told their work is ugly or wrong. Picasso defied his critics and went on to become one of the most famous artists of all time. Winter’s narrative is combined with illustrations by Kevin Hawkes. Even though this is a children’s book, it will appeal to anyone with an interest in Picasso.

“What We Wear,” Maja Ajmira, Elise Hofer Derstine and Cynthia Pon. The book offers colorful photographs of children from Ukraine, Ecuador, Iran, Brazil, Martinique, Canada and the Philippines dressed in various ways for school, sports, play and special occasions. It celebrates children of all cultures and encourages young readers to learn more about children in other lands. Best for kids in kindergarten through grade three.

“Whole Story of Half a Girl,” Veera Hiranandani. When her father loses his job, Sonia is forced to leave her private school and attend public school. Sonia is part Indian and part Jewish and must try to reconcile her different halves while trying to navigate a new school and make new friends. When her father goes missing Sonia begins to question who her true friends really are. Best for kids in grades four through six.

“Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur: A First Book of Manners,” Judy Sierra. What happens when a little girl meets a dinosaur in the grocery store? The dinosaur is very friendly, but a bit clumsy. The little girl is able to help the dinosaur while demonstrating when to say “please” and “thank you,” “excuse me” and “I’m sorry.” This book helps pre-schoolers learn about good manners. Pre-school-kindergarten.